Disco1BFG said:

genuinely, you use your 13 pin stuff - tis fine with me

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Oldfogey said:

I agree with Kwackerman. The more substantial pins make a much better contact, so can handle higher power demand. Also the plug has a positive twist lock into the socket, so cannot fall out.

Also, the design is British. We got it imposed on the rest of EU, and now it is in common use worldwide.

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Kwakerman said:

Thank you, I shall now that I have your permission.

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